Big XI 60 Anti Scalp Wheel / Shaft Repairs

[JoeM 7,871]

Worked on the 60 inch deck off of the 522xi. Anti scalp wheels shot and shaft worn out. It is amazing how that plastic wheel wears the metal shaft.

I used an aftermarket wheel that came with a sleeve from 3/8 to 5/8". I eliminated the sleeve and used 5/8 grade 5 bolts for new shafts. Thinking maybe that deck is just to heavy for the 3/8" bolt.

 

Hoisted her to remove wheels.

 

Cut down along the vertical shaft.

 

 

Then cut down along angle support.

 

 

Grind off the excess remaining weld and knocked out the worn stub.

 

 

Took a 5/8" x 6 bolt, cut to length, jiged it up, squard and welded.

 

 

A little paint installed a new wheel and voila! Good as new! Last another 25 years.

 

 

[Jayzauto 89]

Nice Save!!    That style wheel is used a lot on the Golf Course Equipment I service.  When we get OEM wheels, many times they have a boss cast near the center, that can be drilled for a grease fitting.   You are correct, it is amazing that that much heat develops, to wear the metal shaft.  So at least with a way to lube the wheels, they do last longer........IF they get greased!!!!

 

GLuck, Jay

[peter lena 8,587]

@JoeM nice save on that !  agree with @Jayzauto  on the heat issue , answer  for that ?  LUCAS XTRA HEAVY DUTY , POLYUREA  RATED , 560 DEG , ANTI SLING CHASIS GREASE , Walmart $ 5 . switched over to this on all my problem areas , like deck spindle bearings and the same pto mule  bearings , remove side shields , pocket screwdriver , wipe out existing" grease "  install lucas grease , no noise or failures , lots of hours , it works , pete

[JoeM 7,871]

Especially when they want this for a new one!  $157 up to $243, (i think they been smoking something) I got $2 bucks and a half hour of time in the repair.

 

 

 

[JoeM 7,871]

Getting ready for the POR 15 coating. Power brushed and soaked down with rust converter.